World War I Medical Facilities

Historical images of various medical settings during World War I, including preparation rooms, operating rooms, and dental facilities in hospitals across the U.S. and France.

Wounded soldiers being treated in the operating room on a train at Debarkation Hospital #3 in New York City, NY. The photograph was taken on April 26, 1919, by Sergeant McGarrigle, and received on May 1, 1919. The official description number is *47657.

Medicine preparation room at Base Hospital, Camp Mills, Long Island, NY. Photograph taken on June 7, 1919 by Sergeant Thomas S.C. Numbered 60978 and received on July 26, 1919. Notes indicate the description and the symbol used for identification.

Operating room at the base hospital in Camp Mills, Long Island, N.Y. This photograph, taken on June 21st, 1919, shows the medical facility that provided care to American military personnel during World War One. Photographer S.C. Thomas captured this image, with notes displaying the description and identification number.

Image of the dental room at Base Hospital No. 27 in Angers, Maine et Loire, France during World War One. The room features two large chairs, two smaller chairs, and a shop for dental procedures. Photograph taken by CPL, W. H. FELS, S. C. RECD on 4-5-19.

Swing skin rash on a foot, caused by syphilis, A. de Montméja, c. 1860 - c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print skin and venereal diseases: syphilis

Lt. A.R. Sorbel operates in the dental room of Aube Camp Hospital No. 42 in Bar sur Aube, France. This photograph, taken on Feb. 26, 1919, by Sgt. Vallanova, shows the medical activities during World War I. The photo was issued with seven accompanying notes on Dec. 18, 1918.

Wounded soldiers being treated in the operating room on a train at Debarkation Hospital #3 in New York City, NY. The photograph was taken on April 26, 1919, by Sergeant McGarrigle, and received on May 1, 1919. The official description number is *47657.

Ignay skin rash on a foot caused by syphilis; Syphilide Ulcéreuse ..

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Pachydermia vulvæ', c. 1883 - In or Before 1893 photomechanical print Amsterdamhaarlemprinter: Haarlem Publisher: Haarlem paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. adult woman. vagina

American Red Cross personnel tending to wounded soldiers in a field hospital during World War One. The image shows an American ambulance in Neuilly operating within the American Military Hospital Number 1. The photograph was taken on December 13, 1917.

Caption: "Dental clinic set up in the Metropolis Hotel, Base Hospital No. 30 in Royat, Puy de Dome, France during World War One. Image taken by Lt. Strohmeyer, photographer for the Military. Photo reference: 46004 C TAKEH 11-19."

Man with an ulcer on his sexual organ, caused by syphilis, A. de Montméja, c. 1860 - c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print skin and venereal diseases: syphilis

Two portraits of a patient with the Parry Romberg syndrome, Ch. Martin, c. 1871 - In or Before 1881 photomechanical print Montpellierprinter: Paris paper patient, sick person

Pemfigoid with blisters on one leg, A. de Montméja, c. 1860 - c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print skin and venereal diseases

Interior view of a prison hospital during World War One, showing patients, cots, a heating stove, lights, and chairs. Photograph taken on April 13, 1919, by Photographer S. C. Sgt. Ray R. Tyrell. (Note: Image number 47 064, subject 18, source 18SUED)

Image of the Ear, Throat, and Eye Department at Camp Hospital No.52 in Le Mans, France during World War One. Photo taken on January 8, 1919 by CPL. W. H. EEL. S.S.C. The image shows a view of the medical facilities and personnel involved in treating patients with ear, throat, and eye conditions at the hospital.

American Red Cross Women serving hot coffee and sandwiches to sick soldiers at a railroad station in Coblenz, Germany during World War One. The soldiers are being evacuated to Base Hospital. The names of the Red Cross Women are Misses Givenwilson, Helen Day, Mary Boyle, and Esther Silver. (Photograph by Sgt. Jeff Die koon, S.c. - April 8, 1919)

Image showing a surgical dressing room at Base Hospital No. 27 in Angers, Maine et Loire, France. The photo was taken on January 10, 1919, by CPL, E.H. EGLS, S.C. The room is set up for treating soldiers wounded during World War I.

Image of a dental laboratory at Columbia University in New York during World War I. The photograph was taken by a photographer with the reco symbol A. The photograph is numbered 46665 S.C. and was issued for military purposes. Field notes indicate the location and reference number: Dental Laboratory, Columbia University, New York, with the additional note "3046665."

Sergeant A.L. Villanova from the Signal Corps is photographed in the dental room with Captain J.L. Smeltzer, D.C. at Camp Hospital No. 9 in Chateauvillain, Haute Marne, France. The photo was taken on December 27, 1918, and the record number for the photograph is 44184.

American soldier Sgt. Jones visits wounded soldier Cpl. Treger at Red Cross Hospital No. 2 in Paris, France. Cpl. Treger was wounded on July 21, 1918, with a gunshot wound to his right thigh resulting in the loss of substantial flesh. The photograph was taken on March 1, 1919, by photographer CPL. Nick Treger of the 16th Infantry, Co. D.

Two looks of a patient with skin ulcers on the back due to syphilis, Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser, c. 1884 - in or before 1894 photomechanical print. stereograph paper skin and venereal diseases: syphilis. ulcer

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Lichen Pilaris'; Lichen Pilaris. .

Image caption: Lt. Geo. E. Stone's photograph of John M. Carleson at the American Skin Hospital in Paris, France. Carleson is suffering from dermatitis pacticia on his feet. Captain Mook is in charge of the clinic. Photograph taken on August 15, 1918, and recorded on December 18, 1918. Identifier code: 111-SC-30152.

Woman undergoes treatment for problems with her backbone, anonymous, c. 1884 - in or before 1889 photograph photographic support albumen print adult woman. medical examination, medical treatment

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Keloid'; Keloid. .

Two looks of a foot sole with symptoms of syphilis, Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser, c. 1884 - in or before 1894 photomechanical print. stereograph paper skin and venereal diseases: syphilis. foot

Man with skin rashes caused by syphilis; Syphilide tuberculeuse confluent ..

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Zoster Pectoralis' and 'Zoster Lumbalis', C. 1870 - in Or Before 1881 photomechanical print New York (city) paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. child

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'alopecia pityrodes' and 'alopecia areata', c. 1883 - In or Before 1893 photomechanical print Amsterdamhaarlemprinter: Haarlem Publisher: Haarlem paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. adult man. head (human). hair. baldness

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Onychogryphosis' and 'Cornu Cutananeum'; Onychogryphosis; Cornu Cutananeum. .

Ring -shaped skin rash caused by syphilis, A. de Montméja, c. 1860 - c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print skin and venereal diseases: syphilis

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Kerion', c. 1870 - in Or Before 1881 photomechanical print New York (city) paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. child. hair

Sgt. E.S. Brooks using an electric magnet to remove pieces of metal from a patient's eye. This Special Surgical Ambulance, designed by 2nd Lt. Julien A. Gehrung, was used by the Red Cross for treating gas-poison, eye, ear, nose, and throat issues in Allied armies at the front during World War I. Taken on May 29, 1918, in Paris, France. Approved by A.E.F. Censor on June 19, 1918.

Image of the main laboratory at the Naval Base Section Hospital in Brest, Finistere, France. The photograph was taken by SC Photographer Reco on 12-22-18. The picture features Private Soper, ID number 48629, working in the lab. E MP4 notes that there were 21 takes of this image.

Portrait of EMEWUJ OMER, a patient with part of his upper arm amputated, Anonymous, in or after 1878 - in or before 1880 photograph photographic support albumen print patient, sick person. amputation. arms

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Herpes zoster pectoralis', c. 1880 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Amsterdampublisher: Haarlem paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. adult woman. back. chest, bust

Two portraits of a man with a saddle nose due to a missing nasal seal as a result of syphilis, Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser, c. 1884 - in or before 1894 photomechanical print. stereograph paper skin and venereal diseases: syphilis. patient, sick person. morphology of facial expression ~ nose

Portrait of an unknown naked boy with hip abnormalities, dorsal, anonymous, c. 1858 - in Or Before 1863 photograph paper albumen print historical persons not known by name. boy (child between toddler and youth). medical examination, medical treatment

Ward 8 of Medical Base Hospital #101 at St. Nazaire, Loire-Inferieure, France on 26th January 1919. Image taken by W.W. Soper, the photographer for the base hospital. Caption with assigned subject number 45316. Rec'd on 27th March 1919, describing a bed taken on 2nd sumbe. Additional notes indicate reference number 645326.

Image of surgical ward B at Camp Hospital 28 in Nevers, Nievre, France, taken by Pvt. Eddy on 12-28-18 during World War I. The photograph, labeled Subject 45858, shows the interior of the hospital with beds and medical equipment. The handwritten note mentions its receipt on 7-28-19 with further notes or information.

Caption: "A view of the diet kitchen for the general ward at Base Hospital in Camp Mills, Long Island, N.Y. This image was taken on July 21, 1919, by Sgt. Thomas S.C. Reco. The hospital provided specialized meals for the patients in the ward."

Two portraits of a woman with blisters on the head, caused by the Spanish fly, Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser, c. 1884 - in or before 1894 photomechanical print. stereograph paper patient, sick person. skin and venereal diseases

Woman with skin rash in her neck caused by syphilis, A. de Montméja, c. 1860 - c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print skin and venereal diseases: syphilis

"Photograph of W.W. Soper in the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Department at Base Hospital #101, St. Nazaire, Loire-Inferieure, France. Taken on March 27th, 1919, the photo highlights the medical activities during World War One. Note: The description was issued on January 26th, 1919, and the subject is identified as 45331."

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'favus capillitii' and 'scabies'; Favus capillitii; Scabies. .

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'scabies'; Scabies. .

A laboratory at Kerhoun Hospital 65 in Finistere, France. The photograph was taken on January 5, 1919, by Pvt. N.W. Soper, S.C. MECD 1-19. The hospital is located eight kilometers northeast of Brest. Notes indicate file number +9683.

Photograph taken by A.L. Villanova, an S.C. photographer, on March 1, 1919. The image shows a dental room at Camp Hospital No. 7 in Humes, Marne, France. The dentist, 1st Lieutenant Lawson D.G., is present in the photograph. The original photograph was issued and assigned the number 12-30-18.

Hand of someone who probably suffers from lichen planus, A. de Montméja, c. 1860 - c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print skin and venereal diseases

Description: The X-Ray Room at the Oil-Fields Hospital. Description: Diagnosis Room at the Oil-Fields Hospital.

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Pachydermia Cruris'; Pachydermia Cruris. .

Medical personnel tending to injured soldiers in a Navy infirmary during World War I. The photograph was taken by the Signal Corps and is numbered 111-SC-7898.

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'lichen ruber', c. 1887 - in or before 1897 photomechanical print Amsterdampublisher: Haarlem paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. arms

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Eczema Squamosum'; Eczema Squamosum ..

Interior view of a drug and supply room during World War One. Dr. Ebeling is seen preparing a hypodermic needle. Photograph taken by Sgt. Ray R. Tyrell, S.C. on April 13, 1919. Description provided on the photograph indicates the number of takes. Notes indicate the reference number 47022.

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Ephelides', c. 1888 - in or before 1898 photomechanical print Amsterdampublisher: Haarlem paper. photographic support. cardboard collotype skin and venereal diseases. adult man. arms

Skin of someone who suffers from ichthyose, anonymous, c. 1879 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Germanymaker: Leipzig paper collotype skin and venereal diseases

Soldiers being treated at Love Field Hospital in Texas. The photograph showcases a scene from the hospital, highlighting the importance of medical treatment during World War One.

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Herpes zoster pectoralis'; Herpes zoster pectoralis. .

X-ray room at Base Hospital #101 in St. Nazaire, Loire-Inférieure, France. The photograph shows subject 29336 W.W. Soper, S.C. It was taken on 3-27-19 by the photographer. The description states that it was issued sugar, and the file notes are dated 1-29-19.

Seen unknown man with fibromas from behind, Anonymous, c. 1879 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Same man as RP-F-2001-7-603-4. Germanymaker: Leipzig paper collotype skin and venereal diseases

Portrait of an unknown man who suffers from Sycosis Barbae, A. de Montméja, c. 1860 - c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print skin and venereal diseases

Inside the general surgical ward of Camp Hospital No. 10 in Prauthoy, Haute Marne, France. The photograph was taken on January 15, 1919, by the photographer S.C. Villanova. The subject of the photo is 45034 Sgt. Villanova. The official description includes the issued number and additional notes stating that the image is of the general surgical ward.

Image: American Red Cross in France - American ambulance, Neuilly - American Military Hospital Number 1 Ambulance. Description: The photograph shows an American ambulance from the American Red Cross in France. The ambulance is located in Neuilly, France and is part of the American Military Hospital Number 1. Date: December 1917. Notes: The photograph was taken by a photographer from the American Red Cross and was released to the C. P. I. (Central Press Photographic Prints) in December 1917.

Etching attributed to Thomas Major around 1747 showing a village surgeon treating patients in a domestic interior with medical tools and figures.

X-ray photograph showcasing the knee of an unidentified individual. Category: Medical Documentation.

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Erythema Exsudativum Multiforme'; Erythema Exsudativum Multiforme. .

Staff members of General Hospital #21 in Denver, Colorado pose for a photograph. The image was taken on March 30, 1920 and received on April 20, 1920. The hospital's recreational staff is depicted in the photo. The identification number for the photograph is 68197. Taken by photographer Saum.S.C.

View inside a camp hospital showing some of the hospital wards. Medical personnel can be seen attending to the patients. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps during World War One.

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Eczema Ichorosum' and 'Eczema Pustulosum'; Eczema Ichorosum; Eczema Pustulosum ..

Interior view of a washroom at an undisclosed location during World War One. In the photograph, two inmates are shown doing their bit. Date: 4-13-19. Photo taken by Sgt. Ray R. Tyrell, S.C. Photo ID: 4 6988. Official description: ISSUED NUMBER TAKEN INTERIOR VIEW OF WASH ROOM SHOWING A COUPLE OF INMATES DOING THEIR BIT. S NOTER 3041788.

Camp Lee, Virginia: An image of the Base Hospital showing the observation of mental and physical defectives. This photo was taken by an official photographer in 1919.

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Eczema pustulosum' and 'Eczema ichorosum', c. 1870 - in Or Before 1881 photomechanical print New York (city) paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. infant, baby

Image showing the Eye and Ear Department of Camp Hospital No 44, G/I/S/D/ Near Gievre, Loir et Cher, France. The photograph was taken on January 29, 1919, by Sot. J. W. Crunelle. The subject number is 52221 and the photograph was received on April 14, 1919.

Operating room with switchboard in main office at Camp Gordon, located in Chamblee, Georgia. The photograph was taken on August 26, 1919, and the description states that it was issued by the Signal Corps. The image showcases the medical facilities and communication systems at the camp. Est. 1917.

Soldier treating wounded soldiers in the corridors of Base # 23, Hospital #4, Vittel, France on June 21, 1918. This photograph was taken by Sgt. Moscioni, S.C. and received on August 24, 1918. The image showcases the medical activities within the hospital during World War I.

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Ephithelioma (Ulcus Rodens)' and 'Mycosis fungoids', c. 1890 - in or before 1900 photomechanical print Amsterdampublisher: Haarlem paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. adult man. face. chest, bust

Danaradja leprosy colony: Patients, Staff and Visitor, Anonymous, 1922 photograph Album magazine with three photos of leprosy colony Danaradja: in the top left of patients sitting on a bed, at the top right, a nurse at a water tap, under a visitor in rich clothing with a patient. Part of photo album Leprozen colony Danaradja and family recordings. East cardboard. photographic support leprosy. patient, sick person. tap, faucet East

Image of the interior of the Central Medical Department Laboratory in Dijon, France. It was taken on September 4, 1918, and shows Sgt. H.P. Palmer, Sgt. J.D. McIntyre, Pvt. 1st Cl. F.E. Holland, Pvt. 1st cl. C.V. Hayes, and Mlle. Raymonde Tallefert. The photograph was received on December 2, 1919, and was taken by Sgt. Reyden.

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Eczema cruris', c. 1870 - in Or Before 1881 photomechanical print New York (city) paper collotype skin and venereal diseases. adult man

Inserting a catheter along the eye; Catheterism ..

Twice an unknown man with psoriasis, anonymous, c. 1879 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Germanymaker: Leipzig paper collotype skin and venereal diseases

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'psoriasis vulgaris nummularis and figurata'; Psoriasis vulgaris nummularis and figurata '. .

Surgical ward at Camp Hospital #24 in Langres, Haute Marne, France. The photograph was taken on January 3, 1919 by Sgt. Villanova, S.C. and it is subject 45068 in the photographer's records. The image shows the interior of the surgical ward and its surroundings at the hospital.

Soldier W.W. Soper is seen in a photograph taken at the Pneumonia Ward of Camp Hospital 15 in Coatquidan, France. The image was taken on April 14th, 1919, and is part of a series captured by an unnamed photographer. The photograph is listed under the identification code151842 in official records.

Soldier being treated for dermatitis at the Skin Clinic in American Red Cross Military Hospital #9 in Paris, France. The dermatitis was caused by insect bites. The photo was taken on August 22, 1918, by Lt. Geo. E. Stone of the S.c.U.S.R. The image is labeled #30175 and is for official use only.

Image 111-SC-34049 shows Lt. Stone documenting a soldier named Frank Barma from CO. F, 307TH Inf. Barma is lying down and exhibits large bullae - an acute condition. He was burned on September 15th and currently being treated at American Red Cross Military Hospital #9 in Paris, France. This image is marked as for official use only and not for publication. T 34449.

Image of unidentified hospital patients in World War One. The photographer is listed as "NEET 1919" and the photo is numbered "111-SC-401." The patients are not identified in the photo. The symbol "AU" and "C" may indicate administrative markers or other relevant information about the patients or the hospital.

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Lichen Ruber'; Lichen Ruber. .

Portrait of a South African native doctor; Kaffer Docter. Part of album with 191 photos from a trip to and through South Africa.

Group portrait of unknown people at the hospital, Christiaan Johan Neeb, c. 1892 - in or before 1897 photomechanical print paper collotype anonymous historical persons portrayed in a group, in a group-portrait. hospital

Sergeant 1st Class Jones, of the U.S. Army, photographed Private Naziere Boisson on March 1, 1919. Boisson was wounded on October 28, 1918, in the Ardennes, and was diagnosed with a gunshot wound to his left leg, specifically the tibia. He was treated at Red Cross Hospital No. 2 in Paris, Seine, France.

Collotype print of Claude Ferdinand Gaillard in Franciscan habit on his deathbed, showing figure, attire, and pose, 19th century.

Patient suffering from the skin disease 'Herpes Zoster Lumbo-Femoralis'; Herpes Zoster Lumbo-Femorali. .

Portrait of an unknown naked boy with hip abnormalities, dorsal, anonymous, c. 1858 - in Or Before 1863 photograph paper albumen print historical persons not known by name. boy (child between toddler and youth). medical examination, medical treatment

Caption: "Camp Lee, VA - Base Hospital - Observation of mental and physical defectives. This photograph, taken at Base Hospital in Camp Lee 102, shows medical personnel conducting observations on individuals with both mental and physical disabilities during World War One. Photo taken by American Red Cross photographer on 2-0.1917, with laboratory notes indicating its release on DEC 22, 1917."

Patient suffering from the skin disease "Gangraena Cutis Acuta Multiplex"; Gangraena Cutis acuta plywood. .

Patients suffering from the skin disease 'Lepra Arabum'; Leprosy Arabum. .

Ward "A" at Base Hospital No. 70 in St. Florent, Le Viel, Maine et Loire, France is shown in this photograph. The ward is designated for patients with influenza. The photo was taken on January 20, 1919, by photographer W.H. Fels. The image is labeled with the subject number 51191 and the photographer's SC Rico number 5-19.

Foot with a scar after the recovery of a necrotic wound to a middle tail handle. .

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